Dupont Park states as its mission,

"Principally we commit ourselves to preparing students for the service of God¹s Church, Country, Community and above all for Eternity."

The Christian, Afro-centric approach to education used at Dupont Park is designed to develop pride and self-esteem, while preparing young people to live and work in a global society." The school houses Pre-Kindergarten through 10th grade classes on its Southeast Washington D.C. campus. Started in 1924, Dupont Park has consistently pushed its students to succeed, creating generations of students who can and do achieve great things.

Besides its rigorous academic program, Dupont Park offers numerous extracurricular activities for its students. In recent years, Dupont Park students have placed first, second, and third at the African American History Bee, Spelling Bees, Science Fairs, and Computer Fairs. Additionally, the school offers student government, choir, band, basketball, drama, honors programs, and community service programs.

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More info on 2001 LEADERS FORUM AGENDA

To view coverage of the event go to:Activists Trade Tales from Charter Wards, Education Week April 4, 2001.

Panelist Dr. Gail Foster presented dramatic testimony recently on school choice before the House Education and Workforce Committee. For the full text go to: www.capenet.org/new.html.

Click here for LEADERS FORUM 1999

BACK to Leaders Forum page 2001

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